Kratom For Energy

HOW DOES KRATOM INCREASE YOUR ENERGY?

Kratom (kray-tom) is a traditional herbal remedy originally used as a stimulant and opiate altnernative throughout Southeast Asia—namely Malaysia and Thailand, the trees’ native habitats.

Kratom has recently been gaining in popularity as a natural and effective energy-booster as well as having other healing properties that interest many types of people. The plant also has gained much recognition for a variety of other reasons: not only is Kratom a natural energy-booster, it’s also a fantastic sedative that helps with opiate withdrawal.

The leaves of the Kratom tree produce an opioid-type substance called alkaloids, natural compounds that stimulate cell receptors, basically telling them to get going. Examples of well-known alkaloids include morphine, ephedrine and nicotine.

Kratom is a sedative, stimulant, mood-enhancer, addiction-mediator and pain reliever. At the right dose, it can make one feel stronger, happier, livelier and more motivated but still calm. Here, we’ll discuss the different ways that Kratom can be used as a stimulant.

Kratom is a well-known option for clearing up brain fog, helping you feel clear-headed, and making you more motivated and efficient. Users report a mild, non-jittery “high” that typically lasts for a few hours. They claim to experience more alertness, less anxiety, and more clarity after ingesting Kratom.

Many people use it as a coffee alternative.

WHAT DOES KRATOM FEEL LIKE?

Users report an overall sense of well-being and focus when taking certain strains of Kratom in certain doses. They are more motivated and confident and feel more energy both physically and mentally—basically, Kratom can offer a solid sense of flow to an otherwise long and stressful day. It’s also reportedly great for athletes who want to increase endurance.

Users report less social anxiety and overall anxiety, less pain (so more endurance, as in the case of athletes), and even more creativity in certain doses. In general, a good dose to start with is about 2 grams before working your way up from there.

“For me, I find if I take a low dose 1-2gs I get energy and pain relief. If I take higher dose 3-4gs, I get sedation.“ ~ Reddit user

With Kratom, the effects may seem opposite to what you’ve experienced from most other substance: the bigger the dosage, the more relaxed you might be, and the smaller the dosage, the more it is likely to act as a stimulant…but only if you have a good understanding of the type of Kratom that you’re taking.

WHAT TYPES OF KRATOM ARE BEST FOR ENERGY & FOCUS?

The energy that you get from Kratom depends on the types of alkaloids that are in a given strain. There’s a pretty big range of strains, so it’s a good idea to read up on them before you go about making a big purchase.

If you want a nice clean burst of clarity, something like you’d get from a cup of coffee (but cleaner and less jittery), you may want to start with a white vein strain. Some users even reportedly use this strain in place of coffee in order to give them a morning boost in concentration and overall clarity.

White-veined strains like White Borneo are good choices for physical and mental stimulation; not only do they offer great nootropic properties, they are also good for physical endurance.

“For me White Borneo (usually 3 grams) works great for energy. Especially when I take with 1 or 2 cups of coffee, while coffee usually doesn’t do a lot for me. Makes me bounce all around while I’m usually a fairly calm person (also due to depression).” ~ Reddit user

Green leaf types also can give you a nice, clean burst of energy that is lasting and not too jittery, so long as you stick to lower dosages. Red vein strains of Kratom tend to have a more relaxing effect, but in smaller doses can give you a calm kind of clarity.

They aren’t typically good for energy, but if you’re a very anxious person and need a sort of calming herb in order to get things done, red vein might be a good choice for your personality.

Maeng Da is one of the most popular strains for optimal energy and focus. According to one Longecity user, Maeng Da “energizes, not like a traditional stimulant, but a very clean energy that is uplifting and motivates me to get things accomplished. Meang Da relieves pain, anxiety, and is very motivating.”

“My favorite kratom strain for energy is MAENG DA. A little Maeng Da upon waking and I’m energized all day making my work day incredibly productive! A little Maeng Da mixed with some Red Thai or Bali pre-workout and I’m energized and pain free. Kratom is the best pre-workout I’ve ever used!” ~ Longecity User

WHO SHOULD USE KRATOM FOR ENERGY?

Almost anyone can benefit from the energy-boosting effects of Kratom. Traditionally, Kratom leaves would have likely been chewed by laborers to help them get through a long day of farming.

If you work long business days, if you’re a student, or if you just have a long list of chores to do on a given day, ingesting some of the green or white strains of Kratom could easily give you a long-lasting, natural energy boost that lasts all day.

Kratom seems to act as a relaxant and opiate, which means it can boost creativity for those who have to work long hours doing creative things like artists and writers. If you need to stay up all night to finish any kind of project, Kratom might just be a good choice. It’s also a nice option for outdoor adventurers or athletes who are looking for a stamina boost.

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2 comments on this post

Stella Evans

December 30, 2017

Kratom is a magical herb used as a sedative, pain reliever, diarrhea reliever, mood booster and to wean people off of opiates. I have been using Kratom since past 2 years for chronic pain with no major side effects experienced.